PCMag on MSN

Become an insider: How to check out early versions of Windows 11

Want to peek at the latest preview edition of Windows 11? Microsoft just simplified its Windows Insider Program, making it ...

Millions of Windows PCs Face a Secure Boot Update Deadline in 2026

Microsoft Secure Boot certificates from 2011 begin expiring in June 2026. Here’s how to check whether your Windows PC has the ...
MUO on MSN

A hidden Windows boot certificate is about to expire — check this now

A system can still boot normally while quietly falling into a degraded security state.
PCMag Australia

How to Upgrade Your PC to Windows 11 for Free, Even If It's Incompatible

Click the Accept and install button, and your Windows 10 PC will be upgraded to Windows 11. You should be able to use your PC ...
ZDNET on MSN

Microsoft's latest Windows update now confirms if your PC is Secure Boot-protected - how it works

Microsoft's latest Windows update now confirms if your PC is Secure Boot-protected - how it works ...
Digit

How to use the PC Health Check app to check if your PC is compatible with Windows 11

The Microsoft Windows 11 update will be released in October 2021 and the company has made its Windows 11 PC Health Check app to see if your PC can run Windows 11 OS when it comes out. The PC Health ...
PC World

Before you blame Windows, check your BIOS

PCWorld explains that UEFI firmware controls hardware initialization and boot processes, often causing issues mistakenly blamed on Windows. Understanding UEFI settings helps troubleshoot boot problems ...